Posting
Information to the Gardening in Virginia Web Site
www.gardeninginvirginia.org
Public Pages
Please submit information as soon as it's available so we can enter it on the
web site as soon as possible. Please choose one of the following options.
Preferred Submission Method:
Write an email message or send a word attachment file containing the information
shown in the sample submissions that follow to:
Zan Short, zanshort@comcast.net.
Standard Ground Mail:
Send by
Mail to Susie Taylor, 420 Wellington Drive, Charlottesville, VA, 22903, or
Carol Stevenson, 406 Wellington Drive, Charlottesville, VA 22903, or
Aileen Kelly, 2096 Stonemont Farm, Keswick, VA 22947
For more information please call or email Zan Short, zanshort@comcast.net (434)
977-8463.
Webmaster: Zan Short
Assistant Web Masters: Carol Stevenson, Susie Taylor, Peggy Powell
Submissions:
Always designate that the information is for the Public Pages.
Follow the format in the Sample Submissions listed below.
To find an example of the information needed for posting information to any of the public pages, make your selection below and click on the appropriate page.
Sample Submissions:
Public Pages
Calendar of Events
Charlottesville and State
Feb. 19 - 22
The 2004 Maymont Flower and Garden Show:
Festivals in Flower
Location: Greater Richmond Convention Center
Exhibit Hall Pavilion, Corner of Fifth and Marshall Streets
Richmond, VA
Buy tickets online until Feb. 6
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. - Thursday - Saturday
9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. - Sunday
For more information click on the following link:
http://www.maymont.org/events/flower_show.html
When listing an event send the following information in the order listed.
1. Date
2. Sponsor
3. Name of Event/Project
4. Description of Event/Project (Limit, if possible, to not more than 5 lines).
5. Location
6. Address
7. Time - Specify a.m. or p.m.
8. Admission fee
9. Web site address
10.Contact person
11.Number to call for information
12.Email Address.
Public Pages
Gardening on the Web
Horticulture
Garden Net (www.gardennet.com).
"This is a good place to begin any search. It has annotated links to many
garden sites with information about public gardens in every state."
Always include a comment about the web site you are recommending.
Public Pages
Nurseries
Ivy Nursery
Proprietor: George Carter
Rt. 250 W just beyond Boar's Head Inn
Charlottesville, Virginia
Tel: 434-295-1183
http://www.ivynursery.com
Email: staff@ivynursery.com
"Large variety of trees, shrubs, annuals and many perennials. Gardening
supplies. Beautiful Christmas shop. Lovely wreaths, swags, boxwood trees, and
kissing balls. Landscaping service available. Beautiful and healthy plants. Gift
flower delivery is available for
(Always include a comment about the nursery you are recommending).
Public Pages
Potpourri
Preserving Colorful Fall Foliage
Cut branches when color begins to change, before the leaves are completely
tinted. (Fully turned leaves are too dry and brittle.) Beech, oak, wild apple,
mountain ash and copper beech are well suited for this method of preservation.
Use a solution of 2 parts water to 1 part glycerin. The amount needed depends on
the size of the branches. The stems must be in liquid to a depth of 3 to 4
inches. Trim off any small twigs at the bottom of the branch. Slit the bottom of
each stem with a sharp knife to 3 or so inches. Next, bruise the stalks with a
hammer. Arrange the branches in a container and place in a cool room for a week
to ten days. The leaves will last for years.
The Rivanna Garden Club
(Sign the name of the person or club submitting the information or sign
“Anonymous”.)
Public Pages
Children's Corner
Web Sites
Kids Gardening (www.kidsgardening.com).
Strives to be the best site for all of those who garden with children and is
sponsored by the National Gardening Association.
Public Pages
Speakers Bureau
Birds
Robert Hammond
425 Mallard
1-434-978-1859
Retired Professor of Veterinary Medicine from Va. Tech
"Heard him give an interesting talk about "Bluebirds and their
Habitat”. Presents an interesting talk about "Attracting Birds to Your
Garden".
(Always include a comment about the speaker you are recommending).
Public Pages
Publications
What to do
The Charlottesville Garden Club,
For more information contact:
Put Spaulding, (434) 971-1978, Email: <antiquesetc@earthlink.net>.
This calendar and guide, which can be ordered from the address above, was
compiled to provide in depth information on planting and plant care. Those
compiling this guide are located in
"A wonderful hostess gift or great Christmas stocking stuffer for the
interested gardener"
(Always include a comment about the publication you are recommending).
Public Pages
Catalogs
Plants
Edible Landscaping
PO Box 77
Tel: 1-800-524-4156 Fax: (434)361-1916 Email: EL@cstone.net
Website: www.ediblelandscaping.com or www.EAT-IT.com
The focus here is on disease resistant, easy to care for plants which need little
or no maintenance. There is an annual "All About Fruit Day", the third
Saturday in June with orchard tours and horticultural demonstrations. Picnic
space is provided.
(Always include a comment about the catalog you are recommending.)
Public Pages
Horticulture
The focus of these pages are on overall care and maintenance of plants, shrubs,
trees, gardens, etc.
Public Pages
Dining by the Garden
Scallops in Vermouth Cream Sauce
1 lb. scallops
2 T. butter
1/2 c. heavy cream
1/8 tsp. white pepper
flour
1/4 c dry Vermouth
1/4 tsp. salt
Coat scallops with flour. Melt butter in a skillet and add scallops. Cook on
both sides until translucent. Remove scallops.
Add Vermouth to the skillet and bring to a boil. Reduce by half. Stir in heavy
cream, salt, and white pepper. Re-add scallops and heat until they are hot.
Serves 4.
From the Neff Kitchen